Semaglutide

 SEMAGLUTIDE is  a safe and effective medication that’s prescribed under the brand names Wegovy®, Ozempic®, and Rybelsus®.  Over the last 15 years it has been used to treat type 2 diabetes, but has recently been approved by the FDA to help manage weight loss in adults. Studies report more pounds lost during clinical trials than other weight loss medications. Studies also show better results when combined with a healthy diet that supports weight loss. In 2 months, patients can lose up to 25 pounds. In 4 months, 50 pounds or more can be lost. Patients can stay on semaglutide for as long as they wish with monthly physician monitoring. It is also recommended patients are meeting with a dietitian nutritionist at least monthly when they are on the program.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

We recommend patients see our medical provider at an initial medical provider appointment. At this appointment our medical provider will assess your weight and body fat with our STYKU body fat scanner, perform blood work and an EKG. If you are not sure if the medication is the best fit for you, you can schedule a meal planning appointment with our dietitian nutritionist instead. This may be covered by your insurance plan. If our medical provider determines Semaglutide is a good fit for you at your initial medical provider appointment you will be prescribed the Semaglutide on the same day.  We do still recommend you schedule a meal planning appointment in addition to the initial medical provider appointment with our dietitian nutritionist to make sure you are eating for optimal health and weight loss.

HOW MUCH THE SEMAGLUTIDE COST?

$700 at the first visit for the initial medical provider appointment and the Semaglutide medication. The first initial medical provider appointment is $200 and the Semaglutide medication is $500 a month. Patients may pay more if they choose weight loss counseling with our dietitian nutritionist, and it is not covered by their insurance plan or if they choose additional services below.

INITIAL MEDICAL PROVIDER APPOINTMENT………………………………………………………$200
self – pay, this appointment is not covered by your insurance plan. You only need to pay this fee at the first appointment and yearly
If you would like to start Semaglutide,  you will meet with our medical provider. They will draw your blood and preform an EKG, and a STYKU body fat scan to make sure you are a good fit for Semaglutide. The EKG and blood work will be performed yearly at this cost.

MEAL PLANNING APPOINTMENT  ……………………………………………………………………………. $200
self – pay, may be covered by your insurance plan
If you are unsure if Semaglutide medication is the best option for you, we recommend you start by scheduling an appointment with our dietitian nutritionist so they can help you determine whether you are a good candidate. If you choose medication, our dietitian nutritionist will refer you to our medical provider for an initial medical provider appointment.  If medication is not the best option they will help you choose and customize one of our 2 meal planning options. Additional visits with the dietitian nutritionist are recommended weekly the first month and then monthly. Most major insurances will cover this service. Our meal plan book ($50 value) will be provided for patients who meet with the dietitian nutritionist and are on Semaglutide or other appetite suppressant with us.

MEDICAL PROVIDER  + MEAL PLANNING APPOINTMENT……………………………………….$300
self – pay,  we have discounted the meal planning appointment + initial medical provider appointment by $100 when combined
You will only pay $200 for the medical provider visit if your meal planning appointment is covered by your insurance plan

SEMAGLUTIDE monthly cost ………………………………………………………………………………………….. $500/month
self – pay,  semaglutide medication is not covered by your insurance plan

If our medical provider recommends the Semaglutide medication you will receive the medication that day, at the initial medical provider appointment. You will be injected in the stomach area and will learn how to inject yourself weekly. You will receive a monthly dose of semaglutide medication and needles in a small tote bag with an ice pack to take home with you. Each month you will meet with our medical provider in person, have your body fat and weight assessed with our STYKU body fat scan, you and you will receive another month of medication.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SERVICES

FOLLOW UP MEAL PLANNING VISITS …………..………………………………………………….…….$100
(self-pay; may be covered by your insurance plan)
Our dietitian nutritionists are not a part of the cost of our weight loss program, however visits may be covered by your insurance plan and it is recommended you meet with our dietitian nutritionist weekly the first month and then monthly

WEIGHT LOSS MEAL REPLACEMENTS ………………………..……………………………..……$390/month
For fast weight loss. Includes quick start guide

B12/LIPO INJECTIONS …………………………………………………………………………..…….…..$35/$50
B12 and B12/Lipo injections assist the weight loss process

METABOLISM TESTING …………………………………………………………….……………………….…..$200